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How far is Kigoma from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Kigoma (Kigoma Airport) is 2494 miles / 4014 kilometers / 2167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Kigoma (TKQ) is 3352 miles / 5394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 28 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Kigoma Airport

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2494
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4014
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2167
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Distance from Gao to Kigoma

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gao to Kigoma. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2494.258 miles
  • 4014.119 kilometers
  • 2167.451 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2496.883 miles
  • 4018.344 kilometers
  • 2169.732 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Gao to Kigoma?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Kigoma Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Kigoma Airport (TKQ)

On average, flying from Gao to Kigoma generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gao to Kigoma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Kigoma Airport (TKQ).

Airport information

Origin Gao International Airport
City: Gao
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: GAQ
ICAO Code: GAGO
Coordinates: 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W
Destination Kigoma Airport
City: Kigoma
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: TKQ
ICAO Code: HTKA
Coordinates: 4°52′58″S, 29°37′58″E